Quality Control Technician in Elizabeth, New Jersey at Gellert Global Group

Gellert Global Group consists of many of the leading North American food importing companies (Atalanta Corporation, Camerican International, Finica, Tipico Cheese Products) and has been importing food products for over 100 years. The combined revenues of GGG exceed $1.7 billion. GGG companies provide strength in sourcing, insurance, finance, logistics, food safety, and information technology, and supply the needs of retailers, distributors, food service chains, hotels, cruise lines, and food manufacturers alike.

GGG is seeking a multitasking and detail-oriented Quality Control Technician to join our FSQA team. In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring transportation temperatures and product quality and assist in the warehouse inspection and sampling program. Overall, the role will ensure the quality of incoming products and schedule samples for testing and conduct appropriate evaluations.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Respond to damaged product alerts by inspecting the product, documenting findings (pictures/videos and lot/item information), and submitting a brief report

• Conduct random spot lot inspections for quality, as needed

• Inspect warehouse for compliance following regulatory and safety guidelines (Inspect warehouse for compliance following GMP and safety guidelines)
• Monitor weekly temperatures logs (Monitor temperature recording devices weekly following FDA guidelines)
• Maintain and organize inbound receiving paperwork for audits, inspections or internal requests
• Conduct warehouse monthly audit
• Coordinate with warehouse management to maintain warehouse "audit ready"
• Facilitate recalls and external 3rd party audits
• Collaborate with pest control to document issues and corrective actions, communicating with maintenance and warehouse management

Skills and Qualifications:

• Degree in food science or related field
• 1+ years of related experience in the food industry
• Working knowledge and understanding of food microbiology and food manufacturing
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and autonomously
• Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail
• Proficiency in MS Office

Salary: $45,000 - $55,000 annually plus bonus

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role.

• Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, Company-paid life, accident and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts
• Wealth: Competitive pay, annual bonus opportunity, matching 401(k) with immediate vesting upon enrollment, generous employee referral program
• Happiness:
  • Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, education assistance program
  • Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work schedules (subject to your location and role)
  • Team Building: Employee engagement and recognition programs, wellness, philanthropic and DE&I initiatives, Company-sponsored celebrations, and team-building events

The Gellert Global Group of companies is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state, or local law. Gellert Global Group is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact hr@gellertglobalgroup.com.